For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey of a lifetime. But as millions descended on this northeast Indian tent city, was it a disaster ...

Grieving families in India are cremating their loved ones while others are caring for their injured relatives in hospitals a ...

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years.

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony announced the final cost for the long and short Hajj packages for the year 2025.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday announces final expanses of the Long duration and short ...

In line with health guidelines issued by the authorities in Saudi Arabia for the 1446 AH (2025) Hajj and Umrah season, ...

THE Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for selecting a different Saudi-based service provider for the 2025 hajj season.The group said the ...

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation that monitors and reports on Hajj and Umrah activities, has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) ...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is on a five-day visit to the UK, at the invitation of his British counterpart Keir Starmer. Both premiers are expected to discuss ways to strengthen ...

Saudi officials did not respond to AFP’s requests for comment. The hajj takes place over five to six days, mostly outdoors. It has seen a number of disasters over the years, including in 2015 ...

For this to work, however, we need at least five portions a day. This may sound daunting but, in fact, it is easy to integrate fruit and vegetables into your diet. For instance, did you know that ...

Saudi Arabia was represented by the deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfatah Masahat, at the signing ceremony. "The five-day Hajj pilgrimage is one of the world’s biggest gatherings every year, ...